Need to keep using Spectrum for internet, since other options are not yet available in my area. Everything has to be bundled for savings, so that's what I do every 6 months when it expires and a new offer comes onboard, accepting it as a price of doing business...so have stopped into this neighborhood office quite a few times. Previously, it has been helpful...where the associates know this is the game, and that it is their opportunity to upsell you on their latest deals. That's how we also have their mobile plan, which is pretty good (as long as you don't use overseas).
Our previous deal for internet/cable expired while we were away for a while, so decided to take a walk to the office. I wasn't in a hurry...you check-in on a kiosk...and I didn't have to wait long. So the person who called me in looked grumpy...like I was walking too slow coming over. She asked me how she could help, and I told her my situation. Her immediate response was "We are a sales location now...corporate is pushing that...so I probably can't help you". Nice start, but then she stated she would look me up (now mind you, I had already given my information on the kiosk so she COULD have been better prepared). While she was working on her computer, I mentioned that I was satisfied with the mobile plan and maybe a deal was available for bundling..she shot that down with a 'totally different plan..nope..you should try t-mobile if you want bundling'.
She found out that I had basic, basic cable (because the previous deal was cheaper with it, then just internet alone). She asked me if I watched that..I said 'Nope', and then she stated 'Removed'. At this point, I was going to only give mono-symbolic answers.
She told me there were no deals available. Then she asked me what I used it for...streaming and browsing I said (broke my rule, dang-it). She then told me that 100Mbps regular price was $40...which is half of what I was paying. I answered that was what I wanted (didn't know it was even an option). (Didn't want to ask her what the upload speed was..later found out that it's 20Mbps which is fine).
She finished off with a 'Done!' and without looking up, asked 'Anything, else?'. I said 'Nope', turned around to walk away and said 'Thanks!' while walking out the door. I did double check my account on-line once I got home, and it reflected what she said (though it's hard to decipher Spectrum's billing cycle...so not sure when the savings will apply). So I got what I wanted, and I know I should be grateful, especially since it didn't take that long.
I just think she's reached her breaking point with customers (or just didn't like me...maybe she saw through my fake smile because I needed something). Somebody came over while she was assisting me to ask for help, and she helped...so she must be someone of some authority or experience. It's also crappy that Spectrum had hidden the 100Mbps option...that wasn't an option before..thinking that there must be regulatory pressure to offer that. Always pays to keep checking... read more